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For approximately 50 Years our Yr 9 campus has been located at ANZAC House and whilst there, the Yr 9's have been allowed to wear sports uniform because of the cold rooms (there were no heaters over there ). Now there is heating and cooling at ANZAC house and we don't have to wear sport uniforms. Our Principal has suggested that students should not worry about the uniform change because she believes the most important matter is education, which I very much agree with. However, if the most important matter is education, why bother changing the uniform. In Yr 9 we also get a special Yr 9 shirt to wear with our sports uniform and at the end of the year everyone signs each other's shirt to keep it as a memory. Now there's none of that! I believe that we shouldn't focus so much on the uniform, and keep it the same as it has always been. I think we should focus on things that are much more important such as education, wellbeing, mental, physical, and social health, acceptance of others etc. We should be teaching things that are so much more important in the real world not discussing or debating the uniform. If we want to get somewhere with this we need to provide some constructive arguments and hopefully compromise with the Principal.
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September 22, 2017
I have been reading your messages about how much those year nine shirts mean to you and the sense of belonging they create feels more important than ever. I am currently preparing a proposal to present to the principal that focuses on our shared desire to prioritize student wellbeing over these dress code changes.
September 22, 2017
Seeing this kind of momentum makes me realize how many of you value the traditions that define our year level. It feels good to know that so many classmates agree that our focus should be on our community rather than changing a uniform that holds so many memories.
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I believe that this descion didn’t take Inn to account the students feeling and well being all the was taken In to account was the fact the some might think the year 9s not wearing their school uniform would be a better ‘brand’ for the school even if it wrecked part of the exicitmemt and heritage of the Anzac campus
The year 9 campus and uniform is part of that year level's identity and unique experience. Working towards a compromise would be be filial for everyone. Eg Friday is r 9 relax and well being day .. Wear white top that day!
I am signing because I believe decisions at Star should be made with student wellbeing the main focus - changing something all students clearly value and look forward to and taking away a key part of Year 9 and something many families valued about coming to star, obviously isn't thinking about our wellbeing, it's thinking about how we 'look'.
The ANZAC top is a longstanding tradition, it's something which sets the Year 9s apart and makes the year memorable. It's delusional to think that taking this piece of uniform away can amplify the academic success of Year 9s. It's important to always work hard but Year 9 is not a year to be overly concerned with academics! It's a year of fun and discovery - this is the unique Star spirit and it's honestly gut wrenching to see it being ripped away by someone who fails to see how special the year is.
Keep fighting for your shirts year 8s! Next year is supposed to be a special year for you and the white shirts are a part of our tradition at Star. It's not about heating or cooling or whatever, it's about you and making your year at ANZAC a memorable one. No one should take that away.
Good luck!
The year nines deserve to wear the tops
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
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For approximately 50 Years our Yr 9 campus has been located at ANZAC House and whilst there, the Yr 9's have been allowed to wear sports uniform because of the cold rooms (there were no heaters over there ). Now there is heating and cooling at ANZAC house and we don't have to wear sport uniforms. Our Principal has suggested that students should not worry about the uniform change because she believes the most important matter is education, which I very much agree with. However, if the most important matter is education, why bother changing the uniform. In Yr 9 we also get a special Yr 9 shirt to wear with our sports uniform and at the end of the year everyone signs each other's shirt to keep it as a memory. Now there's none of that! I believe that we shouldn't focus so much on the uniform, and keep it the same as it has always been. I think we should focus on things that are much more important such as education, wellbeing, mental, physical, and social health, acceptance of others etc. We should be teaching things that are so much more important in the real world not discussing or debating the uniform. If we want to get somewhere with this we need to provide some constructive arguments and hopefully compromise with the Principal.
Updates
September 22, 2017
I have been reading your messages about how much those year nine shirts mean to you and the sense of belonging they create feels more important than ever. I am currently preparing a proposal to present to the principal that focuses on our shared desire to prioritize student wellbeing over these dress code changes.
September 22, 2017
Seeing this kind of momentum makes me realize how many of you value the traditions that define our year level. It feels good to know that so many classmates agree that our focus should be on our community rather than changing a uniform that holds so many memories.
36 Comments
She also said another reason why she isn't keeping the tops is because of cost, but the 30 or $40 tops is nothing compared to having to buy ALL new uniform, as we all have been growing out of them in preparation for year 9. In one of the students who can only just afford to come to this school and my parents were so glad that they would only have to buy a few tops. Now I need a new a new blazer, summer dress, winter top and skirt and more school shoes. Which is going to cost more?
I believe that this descion didn’t take Inn to account the students feeling and well being all the was taken In to account was the fact the some might think the year 9s not wearing their school uniform would be a better ‘brand’ for the school even if it wrecked part of the exicitmemt and heritage of the Anzac campus
The year 9 campus and uniform is part of that year level's identity and unique experience. Working towards a compromise would be be filial for everyone. Eg Friday is r 9 relax and well being day .. Wear white top that day!
I am signing because I believe decisions at Star should be made with student wellbeing the main focus - changing something all students clearly value and look forward to and taking away a key part of Year 9 and something many families valued about coming to star, obviously isn't thinking about our wellbeing, it's thinking about how we 'look'.
The ANZAC top is a longstanding tradition, it's something which sets the Year 9s apart and makes the year memorable. It's delusional to think that taking this piece of uniform away can amplify the academic success of Year 9s. It's important to always work hard but Year 9 is not a year to be overly concerned with academics! It's a year of fun and discovery - this is the unique Star spirit and it's honestly gut wrenching to see it being ripped away by someone who fails to see how special the year is.
Keep fighting for your shirts year 8s! Next year is supposed to be a special year for you and the white shirts are a part of our tradition at Star. It's not about heating or cooling or whatever, it's about you and making your year at ANZAC a memorable one. No one should take that away.
Good luck!
The year nines deserve to wear the tops
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She also said another reason why she isn't keeping the tops is because of cost, but the 30 or $40 tops is nothing compared to having to buy ALL new uniform, as we all have been growing out of them in preparation for year 9. In one of the students who can only just afford to come to this school and my parents were so glad that they would only have to buy a few tops. Now I need a new a new blazer, summer dress, winter top and skirt and more school shoes. Which is going to cost more?